Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Fire in the Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Helen
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Cross
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Coat of Arms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior